GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words

One Health approach is key to preventing future pandemics and preserving ecosystems. Analyze how the Biodiversity and Health Global Action Plan adopted at COP 16 aligns with this vision.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025

Syllabus: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

How toppers approached it

From all 3 answers · about 200 words · 100% drew a diagram.

Opening

  • A definition2 of 3
  • A date or context1 of 3

Body

  • Points and prose2 of 3
  • Points1 of 3

Close

  • A way forward2 of 3
  • A quotation1 of 3

The toppers’ answers

Sandeep BadadAIR 82 · CSE 2025 · 120 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

One health approach refers to idea that humans, animals, flora and ecosystem are all integrated and their harmony leads to health of all. COP-16 led to Biodiversity and Health Global Action Plan

Body · points and prose

hes from node:

  • Human
  • Wildlife
  • Biodiversity
  • Abiotic environment
  • Ecosystem biotic

diagram

  • Role in preventing future pandemics:
    • Reduce zoonotic contact by minimize conflict
    • Views microorganisms as natural not obstruction
    • Reduce vulnerability to AMR
    • Use natural-based solution eg Gambusia fish for malaria control

diagram

  • Role in preserving ecosystem
    • Minimise disturbance to wildlife
    • Recognition of wildlife as necessary entity
    • Wise use of bio-resources

COP-16 led to Biodiversity and Health Global Action Plan

  1. Participatory approach → citizens, indigenous communities are taken into partnership
  2. Knowledge sharing and wise use of traditional knowledge
  3. Cali fund → for biodiversity sustainability
  4. Biosafety protocol of (Cartagena) → strengthened
  5. Equitable benefit sharing

Challenges remain: → Implementation gap → ambiguity of provision of biosafety & benefit sharing → Inadequate institutional mechanism to implemention → Climate action delay

Way forward

Sustainable development models

Fastrack Paris agreement implementation

Capacity building and technology transfer

Close · a way forward

Ecology is permanent economy It's health contain one health

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